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highest reasonable level expected for system playback. If you do not have access to this exact track, any
music that you are familiar with and has repetitive bass will work.
For the purpose of locating the Habitat1 set the controls to the following settings: Adjust the crossover
to a point where the Habitat1 and speaker are sure to share frequencies (about halfway up or slightly
higher for smaller speakers). Turn the HI/LOW level control up so that both the Habitat1 and speakers are
roughly equal in volume. If using a low level connection then adjust low level volume knob instead of the
HI/LOW level. Remember, we recommend using the High Level connection to obtain the best results.
Working with a partner, one in the listening position and one at the Habitat1 manipulating the controls
and location, is the most effective and efficient way to set up the Habitat1. If working alone, the initial
step in the set-up can be very effectively carried out from the location of the Habitat1. Trying to ignore all
other music in the track, listen for the bass drum and its effect on the listening room.
3 Phase Orientation: For steps this step, set Habitat1 on the floor near the speakers (use a clean and soft
blanket to protect the bottom finish) the installed bracket length away from the wall. Adjusting for phase
may be the single most critical step and, because it really is quite simple, it is often over-thought. Keep in
mind that the correct phase is whichever position is the loudest or fullest.
4 Positioning: The goal of this step is to pick the best wall to hang Habitat1 on. If you already know which
wall you want to install the Habitat1 on, move to step 5. As you experiment with different wall choices
try to hold Habitat1 so that the bottom of the unit is 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) off the ground and
use the installed bracket (see step 1 under Setting Up) to judge proper distance from the wall. This will
provide an approximate location (we will review left/right and up/down exact placement next) and
allow you to judge the merits of each position. Remember, while you may have several wall choices the
availability and location of studs will impact your decision.
Front Wall Mounting: Mounting Habitat1 on the front wall of the room, in other words, the wall that
the main speakers are positioned in front of will generate the best sonic results (same concept with
conventional subwoofers). Front wall placement allows for the most linear true low bass wave launch,
creates the best sense of pressurizing the room, and creates the best sense of keeping time and tempo
with the music.
Side Wall Mounting: Side wall mounting works well also, just not quite as well as front wall mounting.
Nevertheless, quite high levels of performance are available from the side wall location, as long as the
subwoofer is located in the range between the front corner and the speaker location. In some Instances,
it may be fine to place the Habitat1 slightly in front of the main speaker (towards the listener), but